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18 August 2017

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Secretary-General Tells Humanitarian Day ‘Stand Together’ Event of His Abiding Shock, as High Commissioner for Refugees, at Rising Targeting of Civilians

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the “Stand Together” event to mark World Humanitarian Day 2017, in New York today:

11 August 2017

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Secretary-General Stresses Role of Empowered Young Men, Women in Message for International Youth Day

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on International Youth Day, in New York today:

18 July 2017

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Best Way to Honour Nelson Mandela Is through Actions that Improve World, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for International Observance

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly informal plenary on Nelson Mandela International Day:

22 June 2017

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Secretary-General Stresses ‘Vital’ Need to Examine Effectiveness of War-on-Drugs Approach, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June:

20 June 2017

Note No. 6502

United Nations Launches Animated Video Featuring Yusra Mardini, Syrian Member of Pioneering Refugee Olympic Team, in Observing World Day

The United Nations Department of Public Information has launched a new animated video on the dramatic story of Yusra Mardini, a young refugee from conflict-torn Syria who achieved her dream to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games.

20 June 2017

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Secretary-General, Citing Individual Stories of Hardship, Separation, Loss in Message for World Refugee Day, Urges More Protection by Member States

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June:

19 June 2017

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Secretary-General, in Message for International Day, Urges Rededication to Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict, on Behalf of Every Survivor

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed today, 19 June: